You're right Madoverclocker!
However, have you ever calculated the cost of waiting on hold to exercise the warranty?Even if you can afford the cost, who can afford the time? I figured I would probably have to reserve an afternoon to deal with Dell, but first thought I would check here on the outside chance that it might be software, or otherwise something I could handle.
Anyone else ever had this problem?
Thanks,
--Guineu
if it's only 2 months old, you should be in touch with dell. it makes more sense to use the warranty as opposed to tearing into your computer and potentially voiding it.